Answers to the prompts on the all technology is assistive article.

  • For each of the 6 categories, can you think of an example from your own life?

1. Bluetooth headphones- less cords help make it "invisible" as talked about in article.

  • What were 4 things that surprised you from this article?

1. Some of the creations were very surprising, because some of the things I would have never thought anyone would ever need or want. Such as a device only allows certain sounds and frequencies through the ear. 

2. How simple things that we dont realize is technology that is assistive, such as as simple as a bench on a light post, which affects our day to day lives. 

3. How big the rang of assistive technology there is, from medical to simple life assistants. 

4. How this tech can be used as fashion and serve a purpose was surprising because i never thought of these things being considered fashion. 

  • What was 1 thing you disagreed with 

To be really honest I didnt not agree with anything 

  • What was your favorite device?

My favorite was the device that allows someone to rest there arms crossed without the use of there muscles, because it is supported by this metal (wearable) device that goes around the neck. I liked this one the most because it is quite creative and such a simple thing that some people dont have the capability to do. 


Second reading takeaway: Is to treat everyone as if they didnt have a disability and be respectful and proper with what terms and language one would throw around.